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I will be in Portland early October and am planning a day trip to either the Columbia River Gorge orSilver Falls State Park to see the waterfalls. Unfortunately, my trip is short so I can't go to both and I can't decide between the two. If you had to choose between the two, which would you recommend and why? Are the waterfalls better at one area than the other during this time?

Just a side note, I am 5 months pregnant so I'm limiting myself to shorter trails. I usually hike 5+ miles, difficult trails but I want to take it easy since I'm pregnant.

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i would probably choose gorge waterfalls-the access is a much shorter approach. Silverfalls has a couple waterfalls close to parking lots, but alot you have to hike a bit to see them. The gorge waterfalls are closer to the road and have more short stops to visit along the way-like Bonneville Dam grounds, etc.

As far as waterfalls being 'better' both areas will likely have similar quantity/quality of water during the fall, etc.